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Module 6. Experience & Adaptation
Explore how horses internally experience and respond to the world through pain, stress, emotions, and adaptation. Learn how neurophysiology shapes behavior, movement, health, and resilience.
About this module
Estimated time
10-15 hours
Learning units
7
Level
Intermediate
Outcome
You will be able to understand how biological responses and internal experiences influence the horse’s physiology, behavior, adaptation capacity, and overall wellbeing.
Module content
01
Welcome to Module 6
Introduction and overview
02
Neurophysiology of pain
Understanding pain perception and protective responses
03
Neurophysiology of stress
Exploring stress responses, regulation, and overload
04
Emotional states
Understanding emotional states and affective experience
05
Adaptation
How horses adjust physically and emotionally to life experiences
06
Summary & Reflection
Key takeaways and integration
What we observe externally often begins as an internal experience.
Resources
Workbook
Not available for this module
Recommended Reading
Articles & studies
Premium (add-on)
The purchase of a horse
€ 69,95 (normally €99,95)